Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Hello my raviolis. Here is a very simple wreath you can make out of marshmallows. It is easy to make and would look pretty on your door or you can make smaller ones for your windows.

You can use both large and small marshmallows to make your wreath.

Start with a styrofoam wreath base. Suggest starting off with an 8 or 10 inch form. 5 or 6 inch form if you want to make smaller wreaths.

You will need a box of toothpicks.

And at least two bags of marshmallows (large size) and one bag of small marshmallows.

Start by pushing toothpicks about an inch apart and pushed halfway into the foam wreath. Once you have half the wreath filled with toothpicks, you can begin pushing marshmallows onto them. Continue to do this until you have covered your wreath with squishy marshmallows. Then put in the refrigerator overnight to let the marshmallows relax and stick on the toothpicks. You are now ready to hang it on your door or from your windows with a pretty ribbon.

How fun was this? Send me a photo of your marshmallow wreath so I can put it up on your blog. Love Grandma-ma.

Friday, December 2, 2011

Hello my holiday raviolis. Sometimes you hear a song that just makes you joyous and happy and wanna dance. This young man wanted to bring some joy and laughter to holiday shoppers so he called up his favorite Christmas song and began to dance in his local mall.

This is one of grandma-ma's favorite Christmas songs and if I heard you playing this song on your ipod, I would be dancing with you no matter where we are...the mall, McDonalds, the gas station...you name it.

Watch the people around him, some are enjoying it and others don't know what to do. Hope you dance to every song you hear and love. Grandma-ma

Why Raviolis?

I have always called my grand-daughter my little, three cheese ravioli (EIGHT cheese now, as she has requested upon turning eight). More raviolis are showing up much to my delight and joy. When asked why I call my grandchildren raviolis, I say it is because they are little hot pockets of goodness...just like raviolis. And everybody loves raviolis!

Raviolis for lunch is for my grandchildren

and I miss you all. This blog is created for each and every one of you, my little raviolis. This is grandma-ma's way of saying that she loves you and misses you and until I can squeeze the little hot pockets of goodness out of you when I see you next, perhaps you will stop by this blog created just for you. Hugs and kisses and lots of giggles to all of you...with loads of love - Grandma-ma.

Our furry, scaly, slimy, and feathered family

Meet them all and say good boy or sweet girl.

Kota

belonged to Grandma-ma and is Heaven with Grampy and Peaches.

Peaches

belonged to Aunt Renee and is in heaven.

Squirt

belongs to Lili, Owen, Caleb, Cristi and Aaron who live in Aurora

The twin tree frogs

who live in Grandma-ma's and Grampy's baby pool

Diesel

belongs to Kaitlyn, Connor, & Kelsey and lives in New York

Madison

belongs to Kaitlyn, Connor, and Kelsey

Lavender and Sunshine

belong to Caleb, Owen and Lili in Aurora, CO

The twin lizards

that live on Grandma-ma's & Grampy's screen door

Sushi

belongs to Grandma-ma and loves to swim in a pretty tank on her shelf at work.